The Finger Lakes
Our backyard Our two days in the Finger Lakes were relaxing and mellow compared to our fast pace adventuring. It was so nice to have a …
17 Jul
Up, up and Away!
Up, up and Away!
Today was one of another one of those magical days. Due to weather conditions, we had rescheduled Drews hot air balloon ride for this morning. …
15 Jul
Singing in the Streets
Singing in the Streets
We were so thrilled to have Mike join us on Friday! We had such a relaxing day for New York City: Old Swedish marionette …
15 Jul
Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty
I have always wanted to go to the top of the Statue of Liberty. Thankfully, I have a sister in law that is an incredible …
13 Jul
New York, New York
New York, New York
The view from the Westin Grand CentralBiking the Brooklyn BridgeMidtown from BrooklynPlaying with the localsFederal Hallthe Bible Washington was sworn in withWe ran into the …
12 Jul
Valley Forge
Valley Forge
Washington’s QuartersWe couldn’t get enough of the raspberries that grew throughout the parkThe field where they drilledThe Beautiful Chapel dedicated to the founders and their …
11 Jul
Gettysburg
Gettysburg
The Powerful CycloramaLearning How to Fire a CannonRunning Through the BattlefieldsReciting the Gettysburg AddressThe Peaceful CemeteryLuke’s Favorite Statue of Robert E LeePickett’s charge Our plan was …
10 Jul
Philly
Philly
We loved the Valley Forge Ward and we especially loved that the Fergusons joining us there for church. We loved free Sundays at the Philadelphia Art …
09 Jul
Priesthood Restoration Site
Priesthood Restoration Site
One of my favorite places to visit is the Priesthood Restoration Site in Harmony, Pennsylvania. In this humble location 2/3 of the Book of Mormon was …
08 Jul
Palmyra
Palmyra
Sacred GroveLily ready with her nature journal!The Smith FarmThe Frame HouseAdmiring the gardenDrew and Lily found a bird’s nest in the rafters of the barnThe …
07 Jul
The 4th in Niagara
The 4th in Niagara
We started the fourth on the American side of Niagara Falls with thousands of fellow US citizens celebrating our country’s independence. And then, although …
05 Jul
Antietam
Antietam
Antietam was quite a contrast to Appomattox. The feeling was completely different. Regardless of the amazing visitor center, the organized auto tour of the battlefield, …
04 Jul
Shenandoah
Shenandoah
We have driven thousands of miles in two short weeks and have been moving at quite a clip. It was time to slow down and …
03 Jul
Peace
Peace
The civil war is a dark spot in our nations history. Bloodshed, carnage, brutality, starvation, lives destroyed, homes burned, lifestyles destroyed, brother pitted against brother …
02 Jul
Congaree
Congaree
20/61- Before I came to Congaree I thought it was a swamp. In coming to the park I was corrected- Congaree is a Floodplain forest- …
01 Jul
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains
Initially we had scoffed when we heard that the Great Smokies were the most visited National Park. After spending two days there we changed our …
30 Jun
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave
18/61- At 412 discovered miles and counting, Mammoth Cave is the longest cave in the world. We arrived in the early evening when the cave …
29 Jun
Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch
17/61- Shiny, steel and shimmering at 650 ft the Gateway Arch is the tallest man-made structure in the US. It is a feat of monumental proportions and …
28 Jun
Missouri
Missouri
Missouri Church History-Six summers ago I embarked on a church history tour with the kids. Somehow, we convinced the Richardson’s to join us for the …
26 Jun
Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes
16/61- It was such a gorgeous drive through South Fork Colorado to reach Great Sand Dunes National Park. As we approached, it was almost as …